How to Build the "Right" Bridge

Blockchain bridges have become essential infrastructure components, enabling assets and data transfer across different networks. But not all bridges are created equally, often leading to critical vulnerabilities and security risks.

In this Cyber Academy episode, we talk with Alex Shevchenko (Aurora) about what makes a bridge "right," the key principles of secure bridge architecture, and the critical details for building decentralized and reliable cross-chain solutions.

• 🔹 What are blockchain bridges, and why are they so important?
• 🔹 Types of bridges: custodial vs non-custodial, trusted vs trustless.
• 🔹 Rainbow Bridge architecture between Ethereum and NEAR Protocol explained.
• 🔹 Understanding light clients and their crucial role in bridges.
• 🔹 Key challenges and considerations in bridge design: governance, security, cryptography.
• 🔹 Open issues and future challenges for cross-chain interoperability.